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Councilwoman Latham introduced Resolution 2025-153, described as a request from the engineering department authorizing preliminary engineering, right-of-way and utility agreements with the State of Alabama for the relocation of SR-25/US-411 (Albert Rains Boulevard). Latham moved to suspend the rules for immediate consideration; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The council then voted to adopt the resolution. The record shows the measure was adopted by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the meeting minutes.

Councilman Robinson presented Resolution 2025-155, which the engineering department requested to authorize submission of the Alabama Power shoreline permit required for construction work associated with the Coosa Harbor project. Robinson said the permit submission was “one of those hurdles you gotta jump through to get some construction going,” and asked for immediate consideration; the council granted consent and adopted the resolution by voice vote.

Councilwoman Menotra introduced Resolution 2025-156, an agreement with the East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission to assist the city with grant management and compliance. Menotra told the council the commission would help ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and named Beacon Hammond and Davis-Bacon wage compliance as areas the commission would assist with. The council granted immediate consideration and adopted the agreement by voice vote.

All three items were presented as requests from the engineering department or city administration and were approved during the meeting without recorded opposition. The mayor and council described the actions as part of a larger effort to implement the city’s GrowGadsden plan and to prepare the Coosa River waterfront for development; council members said the measures support commerce, industry and retail investment along the river.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025-153 (engineering department): authorize preliminary engineering/right-of-way/utility agreement with the State of Alabama for relocation of SR-25/US-411 (Albert Rains Boulevard). Motion to suspend rules for consideration (mover: Councilwoman Latham; second: recorded as “Second” but not named). Adopted by voice vote.
- Resolution 2025-155 (engineering department): authorize submission of Alabama Power shoreline permit for Coosa Harbor construction. (mover: Councilman Robinson; second: recorded as “Second”). Adopted by voice vote.
- Resolution 2025-156 (administration/requested by Councilwoman Menotra): agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for grants and compliance assistance (including Davis-Bacon wage matters). (mover: Councilwoman Menotra; second: recorded as “Second”). Adopted by voice vote.

Scope and next steps
The resolutions allow engineering and permitting work to proceed and add outside assistance for grant compliance; the council did not set implementation dates or specific budget line items during the meeting. Council members said Coosa Harbor and associated right-of-way work are intended to attract private investment to the riverfront. Staff and the engineering department will proceed with the engineering agreements and permit applications as authorized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gadsden City Council meeting 2025-03-04","oneSentenceSummary","Gadsden City Council adopted three resolutions to move forward with engineering and permitting for Coosa Harbor waterfront work and to secure grant-compliance assistance from a regional planning commission.","taxTitle","Gadsden City, Etowah County, Alabama","taxId",53910,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6297569,"Gadsden City honors Titans basketball teams, recognizes retiring Gadsden Times reporter",164,196000,360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2509743-e7a6de1aae2da5429e2e3609d4898388&start=196&end=360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2509743-e7a6de1aae2da5429e2e3609d4898388/thumbnail_196000.jpg","/articles/6297569/Gadsden-City/Etowah-County/Alabama/Gadsden-City-honors-Titans-basketball-teams-recognizes-retiring-Gadsden-Times-reporter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6297569-728f79fd14f8874b8a5851329cf957ca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197435&Signature=i25yk1lcwgqz~V-V63qYlJYwUfRCWtORYNQT4CSIp7aRlW~pv7mX2Ubs6EUAGBcbQIxMws0jxyy-mWkaI9d6pd6eJCgsfP3EjNTZp0ZdEtE0bHVoGL7s0DNIeVkxZakpnPfE-AuQrBxIhVr~IhFmueFb3LK0A6egtWODRJNnoV0X~~YE5ztO8yE5V1kvzyRXao04eIkWwWRzowlC0WOCKRvGFcZ0kALz~QjxO3Us4ZtLbEBg8lKg-aY8lpUB76Y-wao9rhgGZFkr13C8Bx-16z40tZRU5Gv1Y2lHwpAIRxElpnDPpMh9SlZkeymwO87FpK1fowt-ewDego-7L1HxGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gadsden City Council on Tuesday honored the Gadsden City High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for reaching the regional and state tournaments and presented coaches, players and seniors with hoodies and challenge coins.

The recognition came during the council’s proclamations and commendations segment, where Mayor Ford praised the teams’ sportsmanship and community support and presented tokens of appreciation. “I appreciate you. … I hope you'll be the best person you can be and represent your school with honor, courage and dignity,” Mayor Ford said as he addressed players and coaches.

Head coach Rafael Graves thanked the city and community for what he described as “unspeakable” support during the playoffs. “It was undeniably the best throughout the whole playoffs,” Graves said, adding that the players had bought into the program and earned the recognition. Assistant coach Kevin (surname not specified in the record) also thanked the city for its support.

Principal Joel Golledge told the council the turnout from the community had been “amazing,” noting heavy local attendance at playoff games in Jacksonville and Birmingham.

Several council members offered praise. Councilman Smith said the teams could “play with anybody,” and Councilman Avery and Councilman Robertson echoed support for the players and coaches. Councilman Wilson highlighted recruiting interest in senior player Devin Barksdale and noted that the school’s success felt like a community effort.

The council provided hoodies and challenge coins to players and asked seniors to come forward for recognition; coaches were asked to collect sizes for additional apparel to be distributed later.

The meeting also included recognition for Greg Bailey, a reporter with the Gadsden Times who is retiring after decades of covering local government. Mayor Ford described Bailey as “very honorable” and “respected in the community” and presented him with a parting package. Council members and the mayor thanked Bailey for years of reporting they said was fair and balanced.

Separately, Councilman Wilson and others noted local higher-education and community successes: Chris Underwood, a program participant formerly of Gadsden who attended Auburn University’s Eagles program, was named the program’s outstanding student of the year, and the council congratulated him and his family.

The council closed the remarks portion by reiterating support for Gadsden City Schools and thanking coaches, staff and community members who supported the teams.","Gadsden City Council recognized the Gadsden City High boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for their postseason runs, presented coaches and players with hoodies and challenge coins, and acknowledged longtime Gadsden Times reporter Greg Bailey on his retirement.","actionData","errors"]

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